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Environment: Coasts & Oceans
Protecting both environmental and human interests in coastal and ocean areas requires detailed planning and design. In order to best align these two interests, civil engineering professionals rely on SMS and a variety of numerical models to simulate change and design solutions.
Inundation & Coastal Flooding
From hurricane storm surges, sea level rise, & tsunamis to overtopping or breaching of man-made & natural barriers, SMS can help identify where it will flood and to what extent.
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Resources:
- Online Learning
Coastal Waves
Coastal Circulation & Transport
Model tides & wind driven circulation as well as sediment transport and water quality processes all in SMS
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Resources:
- Online Learning
Coastal Sediments & Shorelines
Simulate the effects of replenishing beach sediment through erosion mitigation efforts using SMS. Beach nourishment provides heathy shores and a thriving wildlife habitat - and protects against storm surges, tsunamis and high tides.
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Resources:
- Online Learning